Tributes pour in for Sister Sledge star Joni Sledge who died at her home, aged 60

SISTER Sledge star Joni Sledge has died at the age of 60, her family has tragically announced.

The We Are Family hitmaker was found dead by a friend at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday.

The family of the 70s disco icon said in a statement: “On yesterday, numbness fell upon our family. We welcome your prayers as we weep the loss of our sister, mother, aunt, niece and cousin.

"We thank you in advance for allowing us the privacy to mourn quietly as a family. We miss her and hurt for her presence, her radiance, and the sincerity with which she loved and embraced life. We thank you in advance for allowing us the privacy to mourn quietly as a family.

“We miss her and hurt for her presence, her radiance, and the sincerity with which she loved & embraced life. We love you and God Bless You all. The Sledge Family."

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Joni Sledge (centre) has died at the age of 60

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